The Riverside Cafe in Northumberland

Super Saturday full english breakfast, only called "medium" but large and very filling. We particularly liked the sausages and black pudding. We didn't book and several tables were reserved for later in the morning but we were in & out in plenty of time. Very clean, very friendly, and we were kept entertained by the raft of sandwiches being carried out... someone somewhere would be having a great lunch. Only £18 total, would have been £25-£30 in Edinburgh, so very good value.

This is a lovely little eatery selling beautifully cooked food. We breakfasted there two days in a row. Generous portions, and lovely welcoming staff.

Waited 30 minutes for service...didn't happen although others were being served. Gave up and left. We seemed to be being ignored. Won't be back even though we have gone there for years

Excellent lunchtime experience. Spotlessly clean cafe, food was first class. Highly recommended.

Fabulous breakfast at this lovely cafe this morning. Highly recommended! Great food, service and value.

The best cafe in the area. Absolutely brilliant food. Excellent 👌

The best hash browns and sausage ever and the coffee is not bad either. Clean and extremely friendly staff loved it. So for a great feed this place is a must.

Fabulous breakfast and take away cake. Staff very friendly, great service and reasonable prices. Good choice and quality ingredients.

Stumbled upon this fabulous little cafe during a quick visit. I had my first 'stottie', which contained sausage, bacon, egg, hash brown, beans, potato scone and haggis in a type of bread. (It should have had black pudding too but I asked them to leave that out). It was absolutely delicious and I would definitely order it again. The coffee was pretty good too. Definitely about 3 or 4 league up from chain brands like Costa and Starbucks. Prices were very good too and the service was excellent. (One of the women who worked there drew me a map of how to get to the local cricket ground). I only wish I had more time available to really enjoy the ambience. Would definitely recommend anyone to go there.

Bloody good grub proper food good strong coffee too had a medium yin and bowl of chips and I’ve never had a better English

Another lovely breakfast at this friendly and clean cafe. Brought my daughter and her partner thus time and they enjoyed it too.

Best homemade quiche and Black Forest gateau. Excellent service and great value for money. Chips great too. Dog friendly. We will be back.

Called in for my breakfast before heading to the nearby lifeboat day in Tweedmouth. Great breakfast, freshly cooked, with toast and coffee. Had the mid Yin which was plenty for me. Menu is not extensive but is supplemented by a specials board. The cafe itself is nicely decorated and clean. The staff very pleasant and well turned out.

A Hidden Gem: Riverside Cafe in Berwick-upon-Tweed** Nestled in the picturesque town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, the Riverside Cafe is an absolute treasure. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive, providing service with a genuine smile that enhances the overall dining experience. The food at Riverside Cafe is simply delightful. Each dish feels like a warm hug from a loved one, made with the finest quality ingredients. The home-cooked meals are a testament to the culinary skills of the kitchen, with a special mention to the homemade chips that are nothing short of perfection. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they accompany a variety of dishes and elevate the meal to new heights. The menu offers a great range of choices, all very reasonably priced, which is a pleasant surprise given the high quality of the food. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying dinner, Riverside Cafe delivers every time. Each bite is a reminder of why home-cooked food is so beloved. The ambiance of the cafe is warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal. The decor is charming, with thoughtful touches that reflect the cafe's dedication to providing a cozy and enjoyable environment for its patrons. In summary, Riverside Cafe is a must-visit in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Fabulous and friendly service, exquisite home-cooked food, and a warm atmosphere all combine to create an unforgettable dining experience. Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in their excellent homemade chips and other delectable offerings. Highly recommended!

Great little cafe. Simple but good. Sausage sandwich and homemade chips very good. Good sandwiches. Good coffee. What more do you need?

Excellent coffee and homemade cakes. Friendly service. Dog friendly. Clean and nice decor. Close to river. Recommend a visit.

Me and my 20 biker friends turned up Sunday there for a munch food and service was class everyone got what they wanted pretty. Fast and no mess ups definitely be. Back

Nothing left of the "Medium Yin" Bloody lovely and set me right up for the day Very highly recommend You can also park on the street outside for 2 hours free.

Came for breakfast and was not disappointed one bit. Cracking breakfast and really good service. Can NOT believe the poor reviews - they must be getting mixed up with somewhere else. Fab girls and fab food. Thank you

Great Food, Excellent Coffee and service!

My husband and I go to Riverside if we go to Berwick. Staff are friendly without being intrusive. Good homemade food and reasonably priced. Decor is clean and fresh. Well worth a visit but advise to book for lunch so your not disappointed.

Lovely breakfast. Cooked to order. Piping hot. Very good value. Convenient location with easy parking. Will certainly be back.

Food great, friendly staff, hood atmosphere and popular, always a good sign. We now know why it is popular. We'll be back. Super place

Quite superb ! Really excellent home cooked food. Service with a smile, and readily picked up on an addition to something. So busy we had to sit on the pavement tables, which goes to show how good it is. Nearly everyone that went past exclaimed how good it looked, several people returning after seeing what we were eating and going in for their food.

Called in for breakfast, had the ‘big yin’ wow, was the biggest breakfast I’ve seen. 3 bacon, 3 sausages, 2 black pudding, 2 eggs, 2 haggis, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, hash brown & toast plus coffee. Certainly didn’t need to eat for rest of the day even after a hike around st Abbs nature reserve. Definitely recommend & staff friendly & polite.

Great food frendly staff at great orice defo will be back

Lovely food at a reasonable price, would highly recommend.

Great wee find - staff were friendly + food was tasty (massive portions!) we got traybake to take away & glad we did - so good!

Quiche had no taste whats so ever.Chips were bad.But staff were lovely.

My husband and I and Frank our dog, had breakfast here on Sunday it was excellent, cooked from fresh and great value for money the staff were great with Frank even though he got in the way a lot! He even enjoyed his sausages and all the attention he got from the friendly staff. We will be back after our beach walk this Sunday.

Probably the best English breakfast I've ever had. A very well executed hybrid mixture between Scottish/English, where every single ingredient was top quality, the value for money was an added plus. Also, cakes and coffees taste amazing too (if you have room)

Noisy +++++! The staff were very loud & noisy. Inappropriate conversations for all to hear. Won't be back.

Brilliant medium breakfast,tea and toast included, awesome scones and a great price and value

Our first visit since new ownership - Oh dear, what a disappointment!! We ordered a takeaway sandwich, cake and tea and wished we hadn't bothered...the sandwiches were on very small but ridiculously thick and rather dry bread - the basic filling was lost! The cake was tasteless and so wet and heavy I was sure it wasn't cooked properly. The tea was the redeeming feature of our lunch and that was due to the fact that I was allowed to put my own milk in so it was to our taste. Whilst we awaited our order we also noted that there seems to be a shift in the normal bustling atmosphere in the cafe, the atmosphere must have left when the previous owners did. ..We have been regular customers at Riverside but we won't be back...😒

Nice warm place, friendly staff, lovely home made food and cakes. Steak pie, chips and mushy peas, Pork stovie with warm baguette on the photo, delicious+++++

The riverside cafe is our favourite place to eat in berwick along with Lowrys lovely food and service at both of them .

Amazing value for money, lovely food and really helpful staff. We'll worth a visit if your in the area.

Excellent little cafe Friendly staff Really tasty lunch. Simple food cooked well Great value for money

Fab little cafe. Food well worth the a visit

Staff are absolutely lovely and food was fresh, hot and amazing. Would definitely reckomend. We had three cooked breakfasts, chips and cheese, hluxury hot chocolates and cakes to take away. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Down to earth cafe with really tasty food. Lentil soup was delicious, and the cakes are always very appetising.

Food was lovely and great value. Took some quiche home for tea. Staff really friendly and gave our dog a few bits of ham which she loved. Husband had ham salad sandwich, portion was big enough for 2. Very tasty.

Really lovely place The staff was really friendly And the food was lovely and reasonable price Definitely recommend The people of Berwick are very friendly

I visited the Riverside cafe for breakfast with my husband, our 4 month old daughter and our young, bouncy and occasionally naughty Labrador. From walking in all the staff were super friendly and welcoming. My daughter has multiple allergies, as I am breastfeeding there’s a lot I can’t eat (milk,eggs,soya and wheat) so I rarely eat out! The staff at the Riverside were so helpful. They checked the ingredient’s of everything I said I would like, explained their cooking methods and so any risk of contamination. The breakfast was fab and it was so nice to be able to eat out. My husband throughly enjoyed his breakfast too! Our dog was made a fuss of and got a treat of her own! I was just sad I couldn’t sample any of the delicious looking cakes!

We stopped here on our journey to have a cuppa saw some delightful looking cakes couldn't resist. One lemon with icing and one chocolate brownie warm with cream.OMG we were in heaven fabulous food fabulous staff prices were great too. Pooch friendly she got treated aswell.

Sehr unscheinbares aber hervorragendes Café. Eine sehr gute Auswahl an verschiedenen Gebäck. Der Tee ist sehr gut. Das Personal ist sehr gut. Wirklich toll. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Weiter so.

I went for a walk (recommended) from Berwick to Spittal and popped in for late breakfast. as soon as you open the door you know this is a community hub - loads of cross-table chatting and staff knowing customers' names. I had a thoroughly good scrambled egg on toast with a couple of local sausages on the side and a proper pot of tea (multiple servings). On way back I popped in again and bought a slice of their meat pie to takeaway. I ate it in the Barrels Ale House (see my other 5 star review) who let me chomp it with my pint. It was so full of meat it was like eating a full steak with some gravy. that confirmed that Riverside is a proper 5 Star.

Absolutely spot on breakfast 🥞 Great service and good value what more could you ask for. Highly recommended

We had a fabulous breakfast at the riverside cafe , the food was excellent and reasonably priced , it was complimented with a host of smiles and good service from all the staff , they even gave our doggie a treat of ham trimmings and a bowl of water . ,The Riverside cafe exudes an air of happiness , we left feeling in good spirits and extremely satisfied , we will definitely return next time we visit Berwick I would advise to book. As they get pretty full.

Amazing food and staff couldn’t be friendlier

Had gammon very good quantity perfectly cooked highly recommend when on menu

1st time here. Excellent service and value for money, very dog friendly. I had middle yin breakfast, my wife had Tuna and Red Onion Panini asked for some water for our dog which was happily supplied and also given wonderful treat.

We called in for a mid morning snack and just beat the rush! 10 minutes later there were no tables left. Service was prompt and friendly and the food was good. Cappuccino was just right and another cup was ordered. Our final bill was extremely reasonable. I can understand the popularity of this cafe!

Delicious food, wide menu with a lot of variety, and lovely staff with a great atmosphere 👍👍

the food and service here were amazing!!!!! all of the employees were so nice and the food was incredible. it's also dog friendly

Visited Durham many times and have only discovered this place. It seems very popular with queues most of the time. However, most people were seated very quickly. Full english, pancakes and bacon, breakfast wrap, yoghurt & fruit plus 3 coffees for £48, cant complain at that and all good size portions Definitely will be back

Buffet ordered for baby shower. Food arrived at time organised .well presented and plenty of it.....the buffet was absolutely delicious ... fantastic service

Fabulous little find, excellent simple tasty food including perfect homemade chips and a haggis and cheese panini that was a taste sensation! Went with our wee dog Max who was treated to a complementary treat, water and lots of head rubs and love. Excellent proper lush cafe and value for money!

Visiting from London and really enjoyed the breakfast here. Great value for money, as the portion sizes are good. I don't think anyone will be able to finish the large breakfast! Also highly recommend the scones which are freshly baked. Book a table if you're coming on the weekend as it gets busy. There is parking on the street outside free for 2 hours.

Popped in for some breakfast while we were on a weekend break at Haggerston castle and we were not disappointed. Food was beautiful and fresh, the ladies serving were so friendly too. We just had to take one of the scones home too as they looked delicious!

Came here for a quick bite to eat dog friendly even gave the dog some treats nice food 5 stars

Always excellent home cooked food, from cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner, to yummy scones and cakes with a blackboard of daily specials. Staff are always friendly and welcoming whether you are a first-time customer or a regular visitor. Well-behaved dogs are welcome although the cafe is small and the tables are close together. Due to the popularity with locals booking in advance is recommended. Telephone orders and take-out orders also accommodated.

Excellent Quality ... Had the Medium Yin Wow more then enough ... came with a huge mug of coffee all in the same price which was super value ... Yes can be busy but I can see why ... Top Notch 👍😎👍

A bustling Street Cafe very popular with locals, the proprietor often having to ask people to wait as they are so full. The food was amazing and the cakes are to die for. Happy friendly staff even offering one customer a bowl of water for his Dog. If my Wife ever goes missing ill check here before I call the Police.

Found this place tucked away by the river. Unfortunately it was raining so we couldn't sit outside. Staff were lovely and friendly. I had the quiche (spinach and mushroom) and hubby had seafood chowder. Both delicious. In fact the quiche was the best I've ever tasted. Price very cheap so we left a hefty tip.

Lovely little find, had a fantastic breakfast that set me up for the day. Staff are so friendly and accommodating

Fantastic everything. Always busy so may have to sit outside but its worth sitting there. Everything is spot on.

Really friendly place, and great food. You know it is good food when even the salad garnish is fresh and delicious. Will be back!

Arrived without a booking and were very lucky to get a table straightaway as we saw a number of people being turned away during the course of our visit because it was full. We had the scone of the day (lemon and blueberry) and one of a selection of tray bakes. Delicious and very reasonably priced!

Visited midweek in early June. The cafe was busy, but we were given a table for two. The menu comprised a selection of mainly British food with a fabulous selection of cakes and tray bakes for pudding. I had one of the specials: minced beef...

I would highly recommend, the staff are so friendly and helpful, the breakfast was 1 of the best I've had and great value,

This little cafe is amazing. We only popped in because we were passing on our walk into town and it had started to rain . There are only a few tables but we were lucky enough to get one. They welcomed us and brought out...

A really friendly cafe that is always busy because of the quality food and service they provide. Their homemade sweet and savoury dishes are just outstanding. Return visit 31/5/23 The staff here are so friendly and really make your visit just wonderful. I had the medium yin with extra hag, delicious. Thanks Guys!

If you like breakfast then a visit to the Riverside Cafe is a must. Great food very reasonable with good portions. The staff are the most friendly and welcoming around. Five stars without and doubt. Plus not our first visit and it is ALWAYS consistent.

Ticks every box for a decent cafe. Reasonably priced good quality food, friendly staff, quick service & home baking. If we lived in Berwick I’d be as fat as a barrel because I’d always be popping in here!

SHARON AND THE TEAM AT THE RIVERSIDE CAFE HAVE IN MY OPINION THE BEST CAFE AROUND.The food and service is second to none, they always make you feel very welcome, always smiling, if you have not tried it: get yourself along, keep the great service...

Needing a quick pit stop en route to Edinburgh we found this place and it was great. The menu is a little basic but the food is delicious, the prices are great and the service was excellent. They accommodated our dietary requirements (gluten and diary...

Fabulous little cafe, very friendly staff, great home cooked food and amazing cakes. They even provide a water bowl, some ham and a fuss for the dog! We always come here when on holiday....5 stars.

Best cafe in Berwick. Friendly staff. Food is lush and so is the women that served me. Beautiful blue eyes and gorgeous. Had to stop myself looking 😊 Thank you for the pleasure and brightening my day.

had a lovely lunch at the Riverside cafe. Staff were lovely and friendly and helpful. Made a real effort with my toddler too. Portions are HUGE and reasonably priced and the cakes all look amazing (had to get as take away though as we were too full from haggis and cheese panini's. Kids cutlery provided, highchair available. Would happily go back next time we're in the area

Excellent food, friendly staff. Worth the trip from Edinburgh.

Great Food, Fantastic Friendly Service and Reasonably Priced, Give It a Try You Won't Be Disappointed. 👍

Always go here when in Berwick. Brilliant. Friendly people. Amazing food. Good quality. Highly recommended.

Great food. Friendly people. Highly recommended.

What a lovely cafe. Just needs to be bigger!? Book to avoid disappointment. I had breakfast and it was fanttastic. Great products were used cooked freshly to order Staff were great and excellent service with a smile

Excellent breakfast at a great price Service is spot on very efficient Just a warning it doesn't open until 9.00am and gets very busy it's quite small with limited tables

Great food and staff, it's very popular with the locals

Delightful little cafe, scrumptious homemade food and cakes to die for. The ladies who served were so friendly. So good we came back twice. This will be a stopping place on our trips down south

Everyone can expect the best food , cleanliness & friendliness at Riverside. Usually busy which is a good sign so maybe book as they will reserve you a table but if not possible you could call on the off chance and maybe they can accommodate...

My friend and I wanted to meet half way between Amble and Edinburgh for a belated Christmas catch up. This place was perfect. Easy to find, easy to get parked.. a warm welcome, excellent food, friendly and efficient service… and reasonable prices .. what’s not...

We decided to stop in for a late breakfast at the riverside cafe after reading all of the great reviews on TripAdvisor. We’re so pleased we did. The staff were friendly, the food was spot on and really good value and they are dog friendly.

The breakfasts (available all day) are always delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

First visit and definitely not our last on a day trip from Edinburgh. Loved the breakfast, haggis was so nice and very reasonably priced. Hubby loved the ghoulash which was melt in the mouth delicious. We took cakes away and were so impressed with the...

I met an old friend for the day and we visited The Riverside Cafe for an early lunch. The food was delicious and homemade, the service was friendly and efficient and the scones were to die for! What a brilliant find. Thank you so much.

The Riverside Cafe is a hidden gem - the reviews don't lie. The breakfast and lunch portions are generous, very reasonably priced (£6.50 for a collosal brunch including tea or coffee), and the bakery selection is spectacular. The only downside is that the Riverside Cafe is a little small (with 6 tables), so be sure to book in advance!

Excellent for breakfast, good food at a fair price. Staff are always incredibly friendly and dogs are very welcome too.

First visit and very very good we will be back very soon 5⭐👍

Little while since I've been but it's a cracking cafe!

A really nice cafe with friendly staff. Lovely for lunch and we all enjoyed our meals. They even gave our dog a plate of ham!

We had saw the reviews for this cafe the last time we were at Berwick but we couldn't find it, we searched further this time and boy were we glad we did. It was delicious, there were 7 of us including children and everyone totally...